Jammu and Kashmir
- India
HC dismisses plea to set aside order blocking messaging app in J&K
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has refused to set aside the Central government’s order blocking open-source messaging application ‘Briar’ in Jammu and Kashmir as it is suspected to be used by…
- Kashmir
4 soldiers killed as ultras attack Army convoy in J&K’s Kathua
At least four soldiers were killed and six others were injured after terrorists opened fire on Army vehicles in the remote Machedi area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district on Monday, July…
- Kashmir
Political start-ups in Jammu and Kashmir: A growing trend with limited impact
Srinagar: In a growing trend over the past decade, Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a proliferation of “political start-ups” in the Valley but these outfits have failed to make a significant impact…
- Kashmir
Adversary across border using militants to create fear in J-K: DGP
Doda/Jammu: The adversary across the border is using foreign mercenaries to create a fear psychosis among the people to sustain terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, police chief R R Swain said on…
- Kashmir
J-K: Twin encounters between security forces, terrorists in Kulgam
Srinagar: A soldier lost his life as security forces and terrorists were engaged in gunfights at two places in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, officials said. The first gunfight…
- Kashmir
JP Nadda to visit Jammu and Kashmir on July 6
Jammu: Union Health Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president, JP Nadda will visit Jammu and Kashmir on July 6 in view of the forthcoming Assembly elections. Jammu and Kashmir unit…
- India
J-K: Bus driver assaulted by cow vigilantes after calf dies in accident
A bus driver was mercilessly beaten by self-proclaimed gau rakshaks (cow vigilantes) after his vehicle accidentally hit and killed a stray calf on the road. The incident took place in Jammu and…
- Opinions
Opinion: Delay in restoration of statehood to J&K may create new fault lines
Restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir is becoming a complex issue with every passing day. As there is a lot of ambiguity about the timings of such a step as also…
- India
Amarnath Yatra: 51,000 perform ‘darshan’ in three days
Jammu: Since it started on June 29, so far 51,000 devotees have performed the Amarnath Yatra while another batch of 6,537 pilgrims left for Kashmir in two escorted convoys on Tuesday. Officials…
- Kashmir
First FIR under new criminal law registered in Jammu & Kashmir
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Police registered its first FIRs under the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), the new criminal laws that came into effect on Monday, in Anantnag, Srinagar, Baramulla and Kulgam districts,…
- India
Amarnath Yatra: 28,534 perform ‘darshan’ in two days
Jammu: Another batch of 6,461 Yatris left for Kashmir from here on Monday while 28,534 pilgrims performed the ongoing Amarnath Yatra during the last two days. Officials said that 28,534 devotees had…
- Kashmir
J-K: Security forces launch operation in higher reaches of Gulmarg
Srinagar: Security forces launched an anti-militancy operation in higher reaches of J&K’s Gulmarg ski resort on Sunday following reports of armed men in the area, officials said. Officials said that the security…
- Kashmir
J-K: Place of worship ‘vandalised’ in Reasi; officials assure action against culprits
Jammu: A place of worship was allegedly vandalised by unidentified people in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district, triggering protests on Sunday, June 30, by locals belonging to both the Hindu and Muslim…
- Kashmir
First batch of 4603 Amarnath pilgrims arrive in Kashmir
Srinagar: The first batch of pilgrims for the annual Amarnath Yatra reached the Kashmir valley on Friday amid stringent security arrangements, officials said. After their arrival in Srinagar, senior officials in police…
- India
JK: 3 suspected JeM terrorists killed in gunfight with security forces
Bhaderwah: Three terrorists, suspected to be affiliated with the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) outfit, were killed in a gunfight that lasted for more than six hours in a forest area in Jammu and…
